Ben Sira 31:30

30 Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many.

Ben Sira 31:30 In-Context

28 The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful.

29 Against him that is niggardly of his bread, the city will murmur, and the testimony of his niggardliness is true.

30 Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many.

31 Fire trieth hard iron: so wine drunk to excess shall rebuke the hearts of the proud.

32 Wine taken with sobriety is equal lire to men: if thou drink it moderately, thou shalt be sober.